Counselling Service
As 天美传媒 member you can get free, confidential support and assistance to help you deal with challenging, emotional issues you may face, whether work related or personal.
Advice on mental health and wellbeing
Getting counselling with the RCN
Managing a crisis
Mental health and wellbeing resources for students:
There are a range of support services and charities dedicated to supporting the mental health of students.
SilverCloud
SilverCloud is a free, online Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) platform that can be accessed through the NHS for people with mild to moderate anxiety, depression, or stress.
It offers self-guided, interactive programs delivered at your own pace over 12 weeks, with the option for fortnightly support from a qualified healthcare professional.
How to access SilverCloud
You may be able to do a self-signup for SilverCloud, or you may have to go through your GP or local Talking Therapies service.
England: Search for 'SilverCloud' on your local NHS Trust website to see if they provide a self-signup link. Otherwise you may need to be referred by your GP or through your local .
Scotland: Scotland offers national access to SilverCloud via the . You may also be able to access SilverCloud from your local Trust's website or GP.
Wales: Wales offers national access to SilverCloud via the . You may also be able to access SilverCloud from your local Trust's website or GP.
Norther Ireland: SilverCloud is available in Northern Ireland. Speak to your GP or mental health service for a referral.
What SilverCloud offers
- Online CBT programmes: You can access a range of interactive programs to help manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, stress, sleep problems, and more.
- Self-paced learning: The platform allows you to complete the program modules at your own pace.
- Supportive feedback: You can receive fortnightly feedback and guidance from a qualified SilverCloud supporter to help you work through the program and apply the techniques.
- Flexibility and privacy: The online format allows you to access support discreetly from your home.
Who it's for
- Aged 16 and over: SilverCloud is for people aged 16 and above.
- Mild to moderate issues: It's suitable for people experiencing mild to moderate levels of anxiety, depression, or stress.
- Not receiving secondary care: You typically need to be registered with a GP and not be receiving secondary or tertiary mental health services (e.g., from a psychiatrist or psychologist).
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Work related advice
If you need advice on a work related issue, want to know more about your employment rights, or need to be put in contact with your RCN rep.
Supporting your mental wellbeing
Further information
The RCN's Managing Stress resources advises how you can reduce stress, manage your responses more effectively, and has information for managers and RCN reps who work at an organisational level to create safe and healthy workplaces.
See the for practical information, interactive tools and videos from the NHS, to help you look after your mental health.
The is based on tests commonly used by GPs to assess whether someone is stressed, anxious or depressed.
You can also get help and advice on a range of workplace issues.
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Whatever you're going through, The Samaritans can offer emotional support over the phone, any time, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
The mental health charity, Mind, is there to make sure no one has to face a mental health problem alone. Find out more by visiting their website.
The Acas framework for positive mental health at work shows the role of employers, managers and individuals in promoting mental health at work.
